Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
event venue cancellation policy dispute. I've been dealing with this for about 4 months now and the situation isn't improving.
The contract was signed 14 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $144,000 haha.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
So basically i was in your shoes about 6 months ago. Lawyer helped me sort it out pretty quick.
I've dealt with this before.
Don't make the same mistake I did -- is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The thing that gets people is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer sadly.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Ok so nAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Of course the details matter a lot here.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
I keep hearing about cases like this.
What trips people up most is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Non-compete agreements are increasingly unenforceable. California bans them entirely. The FTC proposed a nationwide ban (though it's been challenged). Check your state's specific rules before assuming you're bound.